Russ Milheim

Russ Milheim

Industry Relations Coordinator | Writer

Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.

Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.

You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.

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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles

Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2025: All 8 Haunted House Mazes Ranked

Art the Clown remains a new staple of Halloween Horror Nights, while Jason crushes in Hollywood.

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Bad Man Stars Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle Talk Improv, Character Work, and Chance Perdomo

Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle get to go absolutely crazy in their new movie, Bad Man.

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Peacemaker Season 2 Star Nhut Le on Judomaster's Big Return to James Gunn's New DCU

Judomaster is finally back, and he's now firmly on Team ARGUS after losing in Season 1.

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London Calling Star Josh Duhamel on Creating a Love Letter to London and Los Angeles

London Calling has DNA and personality from both Los Angeles and London throughout.

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Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2025: All 10 Haunted Houses Ranked

Halloween Horror Nights has been with the world for 34 years and is at its absolute best in a long while.

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Twisted Metal Season 3's Calypso Story Teased by Showrunner

If Season 3 is greenlit, there will be plenty of Calypso and Pope Charlie Kane.

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Twisted Metal Season 2 Finale's Calypso & Sweet Tooth Twists Explained by Showrunner and Cast

The Twisted Metal Season 2 finale was quite the spectacle, and there’s a lot to talk about.

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The Cut Movie Star Caitríona Balfe on Creating Her Character's Backstory & Exploring Important Themes

The Cut may follow Orlando Bloom's Boxer, but Caitríona Balfe's Caitlin is the real star.

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Eli Roth Reveals How Building Miniatures Helped Tell the Disturbing True Story of 'Let the Devil In'

In order to tell this incredibly dark story, Eli Roth and the team had to lean into creativity.

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Upload Series Finale Star Reveals That One Main Character Almost Survived Their Shocking Death

Upload didn't have a happy ending for everyone and certainly not for those you'd expect.

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Toxic Avenger Director Clarifies Rumors About the Movie Being Unreleasable Due to Gore

Rumors claimed that Toxic Avenger's release was impacted by its heavy violence and gore, but here's the truth.

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Trust Movie Producers Reveal Why Sophie Turner Was the Perfect Actress for the Part

Sophie Turner is not only an amazing actress, but she also has key personal experiences relevant to the film.

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Peacemaker Season 2 Star Teases Epic Dance Opening That Took Twice as Long to Film

Season 1's dance was a big deal, so Season 2 has some hefty expectations to live up to.

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Invasion Season 3 Producer Simon Kinberg Explains Why They Started With a Two-Year Time Jump

Season 2's cliffhanger remains a mystery, and Season 3 begins two years after it all went down.

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Night Always Comes Director Reveals Why Vanessa Kirby was the Perfect Actress for His New Netflix Film

Vanessa Kirby seamlessly blended in with the Fantastic Four, and that capability doesn't stop there.

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Nobody 2 Director Explains How Bob Odenkirk's Hutch Mansell Differs From John Wick

Many will quickly compare Hutch Mansell to John Wick, but there's a key difference between the two.

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Fixed Director Genndy Tartakovsky Reveals His Cut Cameo In New Raunchy Animated Netflix Film

Fixed goes deep with its jokes, but not everything made it into the final cut.

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Apple TV+ Smoke Season 1 Finale Exclusive Clip Teases a Big Confrontation Between Michelle & Dave

Michelle knows what Dave is, and Dave knows she knows, but he's not giving up.

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Butterfly Cast on How Its Parental Relationships Make This Spy-Thriller Different

Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty's father-daughter relationship is truly unique in this series.

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Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 Star Explains That Insane Twin Serial Killer Twist

Gareth had quite the revelation hiding just around the corner, and Dexter wasn't expecting it.

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Legendary Disney Villain Animator Reveals That Gaston Was Inspired By LA Gym Bodybuilder Bros

Yes, Gaston is based on exactly what you would think, and it's something people still see daily.

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Smoke Showrunner Explains That Shocking Episode 8 Death

Somebody bit the dust in the latest episode of Smoke, but no one saw it coming.

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Lilo & Stitch Cast Address Those Big Changes to Nani In Live-Action Adaptation

Nani had significant changes made to her character, which some audiences loved and others hated.

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Outlander: Blood of My Blood Stars Tease How the Spin-Off Reframes the Characters You Know and Love

Outlander: Blood of My Blood will let audiences see characters from the franchise at a much earlier stage in their lives.

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Ne Zha 2: Michelle Yeoh and Cast Explain How the Film Makes It's Unique Mark on Animation

Ne Zha II is a massive film, and it's unlike most of what Western audiences usually experience.

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Twisted Metal Showrunner Says 'Fans Will Lose Their Minds' When They Learn His Idea for Season 4

Twisted Metal might only be on Season 2, but fans have no idea what's coming down the line.

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The Strangers: Chapter 2 Made Big Changes After the First Movie's Mixed Reviews

Audiences weren't the biggest fans of the first movie in the trilogy, and the creatives heard.

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Alien: Earth Star Timothy Olyphant Explains How His Synthetic Adds to the Franchise's Legacy

Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a synthetic mentor to the show's main protagonist, who expands on the franchise's lore.

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Friday the 13th "Sweet Revenge" Director on How His Short Is Inspired By "The Final Chapter"

Jason finally killed the rights issues troubling him, and he's coming back for more carnage.

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The Naked Gun Actress Reveals the Funniest Scene In the Movie Was Cut Short

Liam Neeson's Frank and Liza Koshy's Detective Barnes' big scene originally had a few more walls.

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Hazbin Hotel Creator Confirms There Have Been Conversations About a Broadway Adaptation

The music in Hazbin Hotel is so catchy and performative that it's perfect for the stage, but will it ever make it there?

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Heroes & Villains Creative Director on Filling a Hole in Star Wars Merchandise and Utilizing Fantastic Four's World

Good news: Inferno Squad fans never have to feel unseen again.

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Funko Executive Reveals Why Superman Villain Ultraman Was a Chase and Not His Own Figure

The Hammer of Boravia was in the main line of the Superman Funkos, with Ultraman being his Chase.

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M3GAN 2.0 Star Ivanna Sakhno Reveals How AMELIA Would Handle a Rom-Com Genre Twist

If there were ever a M3GAN rom-com, Amelia might not be seeking love like her android counterpart.

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Twisted Metal Season 2 Star Stephanie Beatriz and Cast Tease Their Crazy Tournament Contestants

Twisted Metal Season 2 finally brings the tournament to the forefront of the story.

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Keanu Reeves Is an Angel of God In Trailer For New Lionsgate Movie Good Fortune

Many believe Keanu Reeves to be an angel already, but this film takes that to a whole other level.

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M3GAN 3 Movie Story Hopes Addressed by Franchise Star: A Robot Rom-Com (Exclusive)

From horror to action sci-fi, rom-com could be the next best destination for the M3GAN franchise.

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Fans of How to Train Your Dragon, Here's Where You Can See More of Mason Thames

How to Train Your Dragon isn't Thames' first role—he's been a part of many other adventures.

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Guns Up Movie Stars Kevin James and Christina Ricci on John Wick Comparisons & the Jobs They Hated

According to its stars, Guns Up is similar to John Wick but with a warmer heart and focus on family.

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Happy Gilmore 2 Director on How They Balanced Easter Eggs & References to the Original

Happy Gilmore's return is filled with fun nods to the classic golf movie.

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